Ford Mustang Bullitt unveiled at Detroit Motor Show

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Ford teased the new GT500 at Detroit Auto Show event Monday night, but hasn't confirmed any other details on this vehicle yet. The '66 Shelby is Lot 1406, and bids open Saturday, while the '87 Buick GNX goes up as Lot 1327 Saturday. All of the proceeds from the auction will go towards Boys Republic, a school and treatment community for youth at risk that helped McQueen as a child. Barrett-Jackson has announced that a 2019 Mustang Bullitt will be auctioned off today for charity.

McQueen graduated from the school in 1946. The new Ford MustangBullitt, due out this summer for the USA customers is powered by an upgraded 5.0-litre V8 engine that will deliver at least 474 bhp and 569Nm of torque, pushing to a top speed of 262 kmph. Ford also released a teaser video for the GT500 that doesn't show the full auto, but does show it spitting flames.

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Exterior paint choices are limited to Shadow Black and the classic Dark Highland Green - as worn in the movie.

The 2018 Ford MustangBullitt comes with a tuned version of the Mustang GT's 5.0-litre V8 engine which is capable enough to produce a power of 475 bhp against a peak torque of 569 Nm. Opt for the Bullitt Electronics Package, and buyers can add on features like navigation, memory seats, an upgraded sound system, and assorted driver assists. It was named as Mustang Bullitt for paying tribute to the 1968 thriller movie, Bullitt, which starred Steve Mcqueen and was best known for its auto chase scenes featuring the same power-packed vehicle.

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